דרושים P/t Retail Store Associate ב-Adidas ב-Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• Collaborate with theinternalteams and the 3rd party vendorto ensure seamless end-to-end execution of payroll administration
• Collaborate with theinternalteams and the 3rd party vendorto ensure seamless end-to-end execution of benefits administration
• Handle employee inquiries
• Finance reporting
• Vendor management and vendor payment
• Collaborate withinternal teams or thegovernment authorities, agencies, other external parties to provide necessary data and information support (e.g., internal/external audits).
• Manage other country-specific processes
• Handle other ad-hoc requests as per business needs

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate withtheinternalteams and the 3rd party vendoron daily operations, completing all administrative tasks for defined services and meeting SLA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies in all operations.
• Maintain and update process-related documents regularly and properly.
• Foster proactive relationships with business partners and other stakeholders.
• Identify process risks, implement preventive actions, and keep the team manager informed in a timely manner.
• Support the end-to-end process in resolving complex questions during daily operations.
• Liaise among local HR, GBSinternal teams, and employees to ensure smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests.
• Assist in the implementation of global and local H2R programs.
• Support internal and external audits involving payroll.
• Drive process improvements to enhance employee and stakeholders’ satisfaction and achieve higher efficiency.
• Handle ad hoc queries efficiently.

Key Relationships:

• GBS H2Rinternal teams
• Local HR team
• TA, Rewards, IT, Workplace, Finance, Controlling, Legal, Auditors, Government Authorities.
• External service providers and partners

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of MS-Office applications, especially Excel/PowerPoint;
• Experience with HR core system, ideally SAP-HR, SuccessFactors-HR and ticketing solutions
• Subject matter expertise inpayroll & benefitsadministration processes
• Strong service mindset, people focused and self-motivated
• Mindset in process improvement and continuous efficiency;
• Attention to details and good problem-solving skills;
• Good team player withgoodcommunication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with the relevant industry is an advantage;

Requisite Education and Experience:

• -2years of payroll or C&B work experience in a similar function for a multi-national company.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of country-specific HR business needs, company policies, local regulations, and HR regulations
• Good command of both spoken and written English

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for over70 yearsand we’re not done yet.

Ready to apply?Here’s what you need to know:

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.

• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.

• Skilled in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.

• Ability to operate independently and with discretion and work effectively under pressure.

• Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.

• Well developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English

• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Minimum 12 months experience working in a retail environment.

• Advanced selling experience and comprehensive product, retail and industry understanding.

Why adidas?Here’s just some of the rewards:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn monthly and quarterly incentives. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .3512 hours per day that increases with years of service, seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing, motivating and leading the team to achieve KPI’s, sales targets and an exceptional customer experience

• Take full ownership of the store and its commercial success

• Analyze relevant data to probe and challenge the status quo

• Address identified improvement areas, involving the District Manager or other Retail Back Office partners as needed

• Drive continuous improvements in the store’s sales, productivity and profitability

• Lead service by example, maximizing the amount of time spent selling and leading team members on the sales floor

• Work with the District Manager to identify and develop select strong performers with potential for growth along the Retail Field Career Ladder

• Conducting staff training & coaching to drive KPI performance

• Effectively managing all retail operations within a fashion store environment

• Coordinate team members to consistently execute and maintain established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards

• Coordinate team members to ensure most efficient inventory processing procedures and a seamless stock-to-floor process

• Share best practices to drive the overall store team performance

You will have a commercial mindset and strong retail background with a proven track record of success in a similar retail leadership or supervisory position, consistently leading a team to achieve budgeted sales.
You will be motivated, energetic, passionate about achievement and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in the following will be highly regarded:

• Retail Store Manager experience in men’s/women’s apparel or sports footwear would be desirable but not essential

• You have experience as a leader in coaching and mentoring your team to succeed

PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION:

• Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:
• Passionately inspiring consumer loyalty to the Brand
• Effectively serving and selling to customers
• Diligently executing store operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be aware of store sales and KPI targets, as well as individual performance targets, take ownership over them and use all available store resources to meet or exceed them
• Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations
• Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values
• Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions
• Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand
• Adhere to all established policies and procedures
• Execute and maintain established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards
• Process merchandise deliveries quickly and effectively, and constantly replenish merchandising fixtures to ensure the store’s entire product offer is represented on the sales floor
• Complete cash register transactions quickly and accurately
• Minimize loss in both, the stockroom and the sales floor
• Perform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner
• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members
• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job
• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance

KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Retail Professional Competencies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Preferably between 1-2 months working in a sports/fashion customer & commercial focused retail environment
2. Basic numeracy, literacy and verbal communication skills

Role & Responsibilities:
Campaign Planning & Activation
• Lead Window, ISC, and Retail Marketing activations for Originals In-line, Statement, Kids, and Members Day campaigns
• Manage sell-in room ISC setups for Originals and Kids categories
• Ensure aligned-door list accuracy for campaign rollouts
• Coordinate with external agencies to develop ISC/display materials aligned with brand standards
• Provide accurate rolling MaEx (MWB) forecasts and ensure compliance with guidelines
• Analyse marketing data, track campaign performance, measure ROI, and identify improvement opportunities

Channel & Store Support
• Drive DTC store openings and activations, ensuring campaign strategy alignment, cross-functional collaboration, brand consistency, and consumer engagement
• Support Mono-brand and WHS channels with campaign branding (e.g., VP zones, commercial-driven sales promotions)

Market & Trend Insights
• Stay updated on retail marketing trends and best practices to strengthen campaign strategies

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• Global: Originals BU Retail Marketing, Halo Activation
• Local: VM, BC, BU, DA, CTC CP, PMA, CM, MOPS, DTC & WHS Mono Channels, Membership, Procurement
• External partners (agencies, vendors)

• Traffic, conversion, sales, and comp sales
• Retail activation customer engagement (e.g., engagement metrics)
• Compliance with MaEx/MWB guidelines
• Accuracy of annual/monthly MaEx rolling forecasts (RFC)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Marketing, Art & Design, or a related field
• Work experience: 2 years of experience in retail marketing, with a proven track record of success
• Language skills: Proficiency in English and Korean (both written and spoken)

Qualifications:
• Proven expertise in Retail Marketing activations (Window, ISC, VM, DTC/WHS/Mono)
• Effective in cross-functional & agency collaboration with brand consistency
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Punctual, positive, and proactive attitude
• Quick learner, open to feedback and continuous improvement

A portfolio must be required for your interview.

DRIVING BRAND EXPERIENCE:Amplifies the Brand with every decision and every action
Ensures event and VM execution at the highest standards
DRIVING STORE PROFITABILITY:Meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets
Supporting the management of all resources within the designated area to provide consumers with a leading shopping experience
Driving the proper execution of established policies, procedures, initiatives and directives
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Deliver exceptional consumer experience tailored to the Brand Center through ensuring outstanding execution of global brand and retail operational standardsSupport and coach associates within the designated area to drive sales and meet key performance indicatorsCommunicate and provide visibility on product needs/other operational needs and opportunities to the Senior Manager for the designated area
Act as Brand ambassador and partner within local community to promote brand and store awareness
Ensure consistent implementation of all global programs, initiatives and strategies within the Brand Center store
Support Senior Manager with leveraging global and local tools to lead the performance management, succession, recruiting, hiring and development activities, resulting in high employee engagement
Support the timely completion of all record keeping associated with applicants, new hires, payroll, performance appraisals, counselling, disciplinary actions and terminations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Strong ability to understand and use financial data to make decisions and influence outcomes
Ability to use critical thinking and creative ways to solve problems
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to make recommendations that effectively resolve problems by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, and procedures
Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skillsComfortable with working in a matrix organisationOpen to feedback; able to keep composure in stressful situationsProficient with MS applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other computer software (Internet, POS Systems, etc)
QUALIFICATIONS:(Minimum required education and experience):
2 years of fashion retail management experience with a leading global brandMinimum 2 years of relevant market experience with high street leader
English fluent : B2 or above (speaking, reading, writing) and fluency in another language is highly desirable

Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by: · Passionately inspiring consumer loyalty to the brand, · Effectively serving and selling to customers, · Diligently executing store operations